So I got up at 6 this morning. The temperature was in the mid 80s and the heat index was in the low 90s. I figured that if I was going to run, it had better be then. So I went and I was finally successful! My Thursday run ended early due to the same knee pain as Tuesday. I think the total distance was around 3.8 miles and I know I ran it kind of slowly due to the heat.
I just checked the weather. It is 94 out, but the heat index is 110. It is hot.
Good news, my jaw is not nearly as painful as it has been. Even the acupuncture spot is almost all healed. I got the referral to an oral surgeon approved, so I'll call for an appointment Monday.
The shop had a great day. Probably the best day this week. I am still very frustrated with the baby blanket I am attempting to knit. You wouldn't think it would be hard to count six knits and then six purls and then repeat all the way across, but for some unknown reason, I cannot do that. I think I have made a mistake on every pattern row so far (around 26 rows). So finally out of frustration I put in markers every six stitches. If that doesn't help me, nothing will. I have 3 1/2 pattern repeats done out of 13. I am really hoping I can get this done before the end of August.
The green sweater is coming apart soon. I want to have that complete when I go to NJ for the baby shower at the end of September. It may not be cold enough to bring it, but I want to have it ready so I have the option. But before I do that, I need to finish the socks I'm doing with Michelle (I'm about 20% done with the second sock) and another project that I've been doing. If I neglect housework this weekend, I might be able to complete the knitting on that project and get ready to put the lining in. It would be nice to have that done. It has been a fun one as well as a challenge. It may be the project of which I am most proud. We'll see when it's done.
Knitting is supposed to be fun, right? I don't like knitting on a deadline. I do have several other projects I'd like to start, like Bill's boot socks and the light sweater made of sock yarn. I think I'm going to take out the Sweetheart Tunic I started a few months ago in the Hempton. I have just lost my motivation to complete it. It is beautiful, but I'm just not feeling it. I'll save that for a future project. Probably a few years down the line. Anyway, I'm trying to balance fun knitting with shop knitting. That is challenging. I want to hold fun events at the shop and teach different classes, but it means that I have to do the project either first or with them.
We're doing a sweater at the end of the month. I'm excited about it because it is a great sweater. I've already made it and I'm not making another. Maybe I can work on the green sweater at that time.
I sent Bill's birthday present to him today. I expect it to arrive a few days early, but I thought it would be the best way to do it. I'll probably also send out a little goodie box sometime next week. Gotta take care of my man! Maybe I'll bake some cookies.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Mission Incomplete
So I got up this morning ready and rarin' to go! The pain in the TMJ is for all intents and purposes gone, though my left side is still sore from the acupuncture needle. I decided to start Day One Week One of the Bridge to 10k program, which is specifically designed for C25k grads. I was really excited.
I got through the first interval OK. The pounding from the running hurt my jaw a little at first. The sore spot, that is. But in the second interval I got knee pain. It progressively got worse and I decided to suspend the run just before the end of the second interval. I am hoping that tomorrow will be better.
But I am encouraged by the improvement in my jaw! Perhaps one of these days nothing will hurt.
I got through the first interval OK. The pounding from the running hurt my jaw a little at first. The sore spot, that is. But in the second interval I got knee pain. It progressively got worse and I decided to suspend the run just before the end of the second interval. I am hoping that tomorrow will be better.
But I am encouraged by the improvement in my jaw! Perhaps one of these days nothing will hurt.
Monday, July 26, 2010
A day to relax
Today I went to see Dr. Bonnie, my acupuncturist. She has has success treating for TMJ pain, so I thought I would give it a try. While I was there, she checked me for peppers and said that I'm still clear. But she did another treatment anyway, just to lock it in.
She put a needle in my lower left jaw a little "off" and created a bruise. There is some tenderness and swelling there. But the joint pain is for the most part, all gone! I can't say that it was all the acupuncture, as it has been feeling better each day, but I can open my jaw now with little to no clicking and feeling like it has come unseated! Once the swelling goes down in that one spot, I should be in really good shape!
It was a little weird today. She put needles in the spot just below the lower lip, but above the chin. I saw them through the gap under the mask. It was a weird sensation. But I think the treatments do help the body start to heal itself, and I am encouraged by the results. She wants me to call her tomorrow afternoon with an update and if things have not significantly improved, she wants to give me another treatment later this week. She also recommended turmeric capsules for their anti-inflammatory properties. I need to look it up and made sure that it is on the safe list. It is an interesting bit of knowledge. Since I can't take NSAIDs, can I take some of these for pain relief?
After the treatment I did something crazy. Something I've been thinking about for years, but never got up enough nerve. I got a pedicure. WOW! That was awesome! I got to sit in a big ol' massage chair. It was elevated, so it looked kind of like the shoe-shine places in the train stations. Then my feet went in the hot soak and I started the massage. The technician cut and filed my nails, cut back the cuticles, and scrubbed the soles. That last part was where I really had to control myself. It tickled!
Then she used a gritty type gel on my feet and legs, from the ankle to the knee, massaging and exfoliating. Then she applied a lotion and wrapped my legs in a hot towel. Aaaahhhhh! Then she got to the painting part. I picked a bright electric purple color, for fun. I don't think the picture does the color justice.
I was really impressed with the procedure. I now understand why people do this on a regular basis. It is quite a bit of pampering for a reasonable $20. I had set myself up for more tickling, when in fact there was very little. I went to Royal Nails on Michigan Avenue, just down from my dentist. CookieAmy and her mom go there and can't speak highly enough of the place.
So now it is time to do some shop stuff. I need to send out the new Facebook contest and select a winner from last week. I sure hope it takes more than six minutes for the place to be guessed. And then I'm going to work on the newsletter.
Perhaps tomorrow I will be back on the road running again!
She put a needle in my lower left jaw a little "off" and created a bruise. There is some tenderness and swelling there. But the joint pain is for the most part, all gone! I can't say that it was all the acupuncture, as it has been feeling better each day, but I can open my jaw now with little to no clicking and feeling like it has come unseated! Once the swelling goes down in that one spot, I should be in really good shape!
It was a little weird today. She put needles in the spot just below the lower lip, but above the chin. I saw them through the gap under the mask. It was a weird sensation. But I think the treatments do help the body start to heal itself, and I am encouraged by the results. She wants me to call her tomorrow afternoon with an update and if things have not significantly improved, she wants to give me another treatment later this week. She also recommended turmeric capsules for their anti-inflammatory properties. I need to look it up and made sure that it is on the safe list. It is an interesting bit of knowledge. Since I can't take NSAIDs, can I take some of these for pain relief?
After the treatment I did something crazy. Something I've been thinking about for years, but never got up enough nerve. I got a pedicure. WOW! That was awesome! I got to sit in a big ol' massage chair. It was elevated, so it looked kind of like the shoe-shine places in the train stations. Then my feet went in the hot soak and I started the massage. The technician cut and filed my nails, cut back the cuticles, and scrubbed the soles. That last part was where I really had to control myself. It tickled!
Then she used a gritty type gel on my feet and legs, from the ankle to the knee, massaging and exfoliating. Then she applied a lotion and wrapped my legs in a hot towel. Aaaahhhhh! Then she got to the painting part. I picked a bright electric purple color, for fun. I don't think the picture does the color justice.
I was really impressed with the procedure. I now understand why people do this on a regular basis. It is quite a bit of pampering for a reasonable $20. I had set myself up for more tickling, when in fact there was very little. I went to Royal Nails on Michigan Avenue, just down from my dentist. CookieAmy and her mom go there and can't speak highly enough of the place.
So now it is time to do some shop stuff. I need to send out the new Facebook contest and select a winner from last week. I sure hope it takes more than six minutes for the place to be guessed. And then I'm going to work on the newsletter.
Perhaps tomorrow I will be back on the road running again!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
On the mend?
My jaw hurts less today! I think Thursday was the worst day. Friday there was some improvement, and today even more improvement. I haven't taken any drugs since Thursday night. I think the codeine kept me up that night, so I was hoping for a good night's sleep Friday night, since the drugs were out of my system (or close to it) and there was less pain.
Nope.
I did find a comfortable position, relatively speaking, so I thought it could work. I was awakened at 1:30am by Tawny barfing. And again at 2:30, and again at 4:00. This seemed to be a very mild case, as compared to the previous times. In fact she hasn't thrown up since that last time. However, I believe I was able to get a little sleep finally (after two weeks or so!) as I do not remember any time passing between the 2:30 and the 4:00 vomits.
We went to the vet today and had her blood drawn to send to the specialist in Texas. We sent a "healthy" sample a few months ago. Now we'll see if he sees anything different that may clue us in to the real problem. The vet today seems to think it may just be gastritis and some Pepcid AC would help. I have some on hand from the last time. He also gave me some anti-emedics. I don't think I'll have to give them all to her this go round, so I'll save a few for next time and see if I can nip the problem early.
Her spirit is a little sagging, but she seems OK. I think she peed in the shop as I was taking stuff to the car after closing. I first thought it was liquid barf, but I realized that I had fed her not 15 minutes before, so solids would have come up for sure. I had taken her out maybe five hours earlier, so I didn't think it was necessary to take her out before dinner. Maybe the medicine she got at the vet's made her need to go more often than I realize. Oh well. Luckily it was on the mat by the front door and easily washed. It could have been much worse.
I had some ravioli for dinner! That may not sound like much, but for me recently, that is a big step. I can chew up and down without too much trouble. It's the side to side that is hard. I had some cherries today, too! A customer had brought me a container and I had bought some at the store. The problem was eating them. It hurt too much to try and get the pit out while eating them, as that takes a lot of jaw movement. So I bought a pitter today. So worth the $9. The cherries were delicious and I look forward to eating them all weekend. I am also enjoying a glass of wine for the first time in a week. What a crazy Saturday night!
The shop had a banner day today! Best day in sales in several weeks. In fact, today's sales brought us up over last year month to date. Granted, last July was our worst month on record to that point, but knowing we were closed for a week this July, gives me hope that we will persevere yet another month.
It looks like Tropical Storm Bonnie has fizzled. What great news! I hope every tropical system fizzles. I don't want to deal with them.
It is nice to be home and looking at a weekend. I just want to collapse in a heap, as this past week has been difficult. I have an appointment with my acupuncturist on Monday, and I hope that will help the jaw. Right now though, all I can think about is sleep. I hope the stars will align and I will be able to get more than an hour or two of sleep. Thankfully the only thing on my agenda tomorrow is grocery shopping. Maybe I should add a massage, a mani/pedi, and a trip to the ice cream shop!
Nope.
I did find a comfortable position, relatively speaking, so I thought it could work. I was awakened at 1:30am by Tawny barfing. And again at 2:30, and again at 4:00. This seemed to be a very mild case, as compared to the previous times. In fact she hasn't thrown up since that last time. However, I believe I was able to get a little sleep finally (after two weeks or so!) as I do not remember any time passing between the 2:30 and the 4:00 vomits.
We went to the vet today and had her blood drawn to send to the specialist in Texas. We sent a "healthy" sample a few months ago. Now we'll see if he sees anything different that may clue us in to the real problem. The vet today seems to think it may just be gastritis and some Pepcid AC would help. I have some on hand from the last time. He also gave me some anti-emedics. I don't think I'll have to give them all to her this go round, so I'll save a few for next time and see if I can nip the problem early.
Her spirit is a little sagging, but she seems OK. I think she peed in the shop as I was taking stuff to the car after closing. I first thought it was liquid barf, but I realized that I had fed her not 15 minutes before, so solids would have come up for sure. I had taken her out maybe five hours earlier, so I didn't think it was necessary to take her out before dinner. Maybe the medicine she got at the vet's made her need to go more often than I realize. Oh well. Luckily it was on the mat by the front door and easily washed. It could have been much worse.
I had some ravioli for dinner! That may not sound like much, but for me recently, that is a big step. I can chew up and down without too much trouble. It's the side to side that is hard. I had some cherries today, too! A customer had brought me a container and I had bought some at the store. The problem was eating them. It hurt too much to try and get the pit out while eating them, as that takes a lot of jaw movement. So I bought a pitter today. So worth the $9. The cherries were delicious and I look forward to eating them all weekend. I am also enjoying a glass of wine for the first time in a week. What a crazy Saturday night!
The shop had a banner day today! Best day in sales in several weeks. In fact, today's sales brought us up over last year month to date. Granted, last July was our worst month on record to that point, but knowing we were closed for a week this July, gives me hope that we will persevere yet another month.
It looks like Tropical Storm Bonnie has fizzled. What great news! I hope every tropical system fizzles. I don't want to deal with them.
It is nice to be home and looking at a weekend. I just want to collapse in a heap, as this past week has been difficult. I have an appointment with my acupuncturist on Monday, and I hope that will help the jaw. Right now though, all I can think about is sleep. I hope the stars will align and I will be able to get more than an hour or two of sleep. Thankfully the only thing on my agenda tomorrow is grocery shopping. Maybe I should add a massage, a mani/pedi, and a trip to the ice cream shop!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Miserable
So I've been suffering with jaw pain for two weeks or so now. I don't know when it happened, nor what could have caused it. After several painful and sleepless nights, I went to see my Primary Care Manager, as I mentioned in my previous post. Today I went to the dentist.
Dr. Lunday pressed against my TMJ and said to open my mouth. The pain was excruciating and brought me to tears. The verdict? The pain is too severe for him to treat and he doesn't believe a night guard will bring me any relief. He referred me to an oral surgeon and gave me Tylenol 3 to help with the pain.
I called the doctor he suggested and I can't get in for two weeks. Then I find out that they don't treat TMJ problems any more. They gave me another name. Meanwhile I called Tricare to find out the rules for referrals, as I want this to be covered. They tell me as long as the referral is approved before my appointment I'll be ok. So I call Dr. Lunday's office to tell them that the doctor he referred no longer treats that problem. They recommend someone else. Then when I ask them about filing the referral with my insurance, they say they don't do that. Who does? They don't know. So I call the second doctor they recommend and they don't accept Tricare.
I go online to Tricare to see who in the area is covered. No one. No one near Eglin, either. I think there must be some kind of mistake, so I call Tricare again. Turns out my PCM has to make the referral, not the dentist, and there is an oral surgeon at the hospital. So I call to request a message be sent to my PCM asking for a referral to an oral surgeon. The person who takes the message says she'll send it to the Internal Medicine Clinic nurse. The rules give them 72 hours to respond. Great.
A few hours later the Internal Med nurse calls me and says that Dr. Griffen has put in the referral! My next step is to wait for Tricare to approve the referral, which takes 7 to 10 days. Then they will mail me a letter informing me of the approval and who I am to see. Then I can set up an appointment. Great. That could take WEEKS. I am in agony now, although I think the Tylenol 3 is helping. Too bad I was given only a dozen pills.
Unfortunately I have no other choice. I did get an account with Tricare online, so I can check the referral process and act on it immediately, rather than wait the few days for the letter to come in the mail. Dr. Lunday told me to stay with soft foods, so I stopped by the 3 Fries and got a milkshake. My first milkshake in years. It was good, but I had to let it melt a little before it would go up the straw.
I tried some penne tonight for dinner. I was able to eat some, and I'm pretty happy about that. I also had some cottage cheese and a few strawberries. I took a pill before dinner and I do think it is easing the pain a little. I may call my PCM tomorrow to see if he can order me some more, so that I can get through the next few weeks.
Dr. Lunday told me that the oral surgeon may have to do an MRI to really see what's happening there, as an x-ray may not show it. He also warned me that I may need surgery to repair any damage. This all seems so surreal to me. One day I'm fine and the next day I'm in pain and may need surgery? What happened? I don't think I grind my teeth, and the dentist didn't see any signs of that kind of wear. I don't clench my teeth much. The stress I'm under now is no different from the stress I've been under for months, even years, so shouldn't I have seen signs of this coming before it got that bad? I have no other explanation. I don't chew gum or I don't rest my chin in my hands. I just don't get it.
I feel so absolutely frustrated. I want to cry, but then that hurts my jaw. I really want to crawl in a hole somewhere and hide. And sleep. I'd really like to sleep. Maybe I should try sleeping sitting up. With a travel pillow under my chin to keep my jaw from dropping. I wonder if that would help.
Dr. Lunday pressed against my TMJ and said to open my mouth. The pain was excruciating and brought me to tears. The verdict? The pain is too severe for him to treat and he doesn't believe a night guard will bring me any relief. He referred me to an oral surgeon and gave me Tylenol 3 to help with the pain.
I called the doctor he suggested and I can't get in for two weeks. Then I find out that they don't treat TMJ problems any more. They gave me another name. Meanwhile I called Tricare to find out the rules for referrals, as I want this to be covered. They tell me as long as the referral is approved before my appointment I'll be ok. So I call Dr. Lunday's office to tell them that the doctor he referred no longer treats that problem. They recommend someone else. Then when I ask them about filing the referral with my insurance, they say they don't do that. Who does? They don't know. So I call the second doctor they recommend and they don't accept Tricare.
I go online to Tricare to see who in the area is covered. No one. No one near Eglin, either. I think there must be some kind of mistake, so I call Tricare again. Turns out my PCM has to make the referral, not the dentist, and there is an oral surgeon at the hospital. So I call to request a message be sent to my PCM asking for a referral to an oral surgeon. The person who takes the message says she'll send it to the Internal Medicine Clinic nurse. The rules give them 72 hours to respond. Great.
A few hours later the Internal Med nurse calls me and says that Dr. Griffen has put in the referral! My next step is to wait for Tricare to approve the referral, which takes 7 to 10 days. Then they will mail me a letter informing me of the approval and who I am to see. Then I can set up an appointment. Great. That could take WEEKS. I am in agony now, although I think the Tylenol 3 is helping. Too bad I was given only a dozen pills.
Unfortunately I have no other choice. I did get an account with Tricare online, so I can check the referral process and act on it immediately, rather than wait the few days for the letter to come in the mail. Dr. Lunday told me to stay with soft foods, so I stopped by the 3 Fries and got a milkshake. My first milkshake in years. It was good, but I had to let it melt a little before it would go up the straw.
I tried some penne tonight for dinner. I was able to eat some, and I'm pretty happy about that. I also had some cottage cheese and a few strawberries. I took a pill before dinner and I do think it is easing the pain a little. I may call my PCM tomorrow to see if he can order me some more, so that I can get through the next few weeks.
Dr. Lunday told me that the oral surgeon may have to do an MRI to really see what's happening there, as an x-ray may not show it. He also warned me that I may need surgery to repair any damage. This all seems so surreal to me. One day I'm fine and the next day I'm in pain and may need surgery? What happened? I don't think I grind my teeth, and the dentist didn't see any signs of that kind of wear. I don't clench my teeth much. The stress I'm under now is no different from the stress I've been under for months, even years, so shouldn't I have seen signs of this coming before it got that bad? I have no other explanation. I don't chew gum or I don't rest my chin in my hands. I just don't get it.
I feel so absolutely frustrated. I want to cry, but then that hurts my jaw. I really want to crawl in a hole somewhere and hide. And sleep. I'd really like to sleep. Maybe I should try sleeping sitting up. With a travel pillow under my chin to keep my jaw from dropping. I wonder if that would help.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Speed demon in development
I had so much fun the other day, and was so encouraged by my performance, that I decided to try another day of pushing myself beyond my comfort zone for 2 laps. The results? Let's just say "YIPPEE!"
Lap Distance Time Average Pace
1 1.16 11:07 9:38
2 1.17 10:59 9:25
Total 2.32 22:07 9:31
Isn't that awesome?! I am really thrilled! Bill suggested that next time I only run one lap and see how fast I can do it. I may try that. I am also leaning towards the Bridge to 10k program more and more.
While on errands today I dropped by Razor's Edge. I was wondering how many more foundations classes I have left. Apparently I'm done and ready to start like a regular person. That is encouraging. In other news, Julie mentioned that as of next week she's going to part-time and next month she's moving out of the area. Hmm.
I had sort of made up my mind that I was going to concentrate on running for now and do a little crossfit on the side. Meaning that I can do rowing, squats, pushups, pullups, dumbbells, and so on at the base gym. She was my hurdle. She's fine as a person, and I appreciate her dedication to the sport, but her style of motivation was not doing for me. In fact it was de-motivating. So I may continue to think about the next level of fitness for me. I was having a hard time balancing doing both.
I went to the doctor today to see what is going on with my jaw. It has been bothering me now for about two weeks. To the point where talking and eating are painful. I can't sleep, because the pressure of my cheek on the pillow hurts and sleeping on my back is fine except when my jaw relaxes and opens. Anyway, I had enough and called for an appointment. I was lucky enough to get a same day.
I got to see Dr. Griffen, my PCM, which is unusual for a same-day appointment. He thinks the problem is in the TMJ, so he gave me some meds to ease the pain and recommended I see my dentist. Thankfully it appears I am not afflicted with any of the other problems that manifest themselves in jaw pain, such as swollen lymph nodes, salivary gland tumors, ear problems, tonsil problems, or infected teeth. However, he recommended I see my dentist, as they are more specialized in this area. My appointment is Thursday morning.
He put me on Darvocet, a narcotic, because I can't take NSAIDs. Granted this won't help with any inflammation, but it's the best we can do. There was a note in my chart that said I was allergic to Darvocet, but to the best of my memory I've never had it, and to the best of my knowledge it is not related to Aleve. He looked back through my history and could not find any instance where I had been prescribed it, so we went forward. I took it when I got home. The pain has eased a little, and I'm kind of sleepy, but no adverse reactions so far.
I had to thank Dr. Griffen today. He is the one who really pushed me out the door and into an exercise regimen. I've always been pretty healthy, with good blood pressure, cholesterol, and all that. When he met with me to discuss my labs a few months ago, he said my cholesterol was a little high at 209. I don't think it has ever been that high. His suggestion was to exercise. Which I knew. So that was my kick in the pants to get started.
I don't know what my cholesterol is today, but my blood pressure was 115/58 and my resting heart rate was 55. I don't remember seeing those levels in a long time. The scale was my friend today, too, registering a 7# loss since March. I can see a difference in my body since exercising, and it was great to see medical proof, too.
Dr. Griffen was pretty excited that someone finally listened to his advice and started exercising! He was impressed by my progress and I had to brag about this morning, and he seemed genuinely impressed. He said that the C25k program sounds like what his wife has been looking for, so I gave him the info. I hope that she starts it. I can't say enough good things about that program!
Well, it's off to make some nut burgers for dinner. I've been looking forward to them all day. I hope they'll be soft enough to eat!
Lap Distance Time Average Pace
1 1.16 11:07 9:38
2 1.17 10:59 9:25
Total 2.32 22:07 9:31
Isn't that awesome?! I am really thrilled! Bill suggested that next time I only run one lap and see how fast I can do it. I may try that. I am also leaning towards the Bridge to 10k program more and more.
While on errands today I dropped by Razor's Edge. I was wondering how many more foundations classes I have left. Apparently I'm done and ready to start like a regular person. That is encouraging. In other news, Julie mentioned that as of next week she's going to part-time and next month she's moving out of the area. Hmm.
I had sort of made up my mind that I was going to concentrate on running for now and do a little crossfit on the side. Meaning that I can do rowing, squats, pushups, pullups, dumbbells, and so on at the base gym. She was my hurdle. She's fine as a person, and I appreciate her dedication to the sport, but her style of motivation was not doing for me. In fact it was de-motivating. So I may continue to think about the next level of fitness for me. I was having a hard time balancing doing both.
I went to the doctor today to see what is going on with my jaw. It has been bothering me now for about two weeks. To the point where talking and eating are painful. I can't sleep, because the pressure of my cheek on the pillow hurts and sleeping on my back is fine except when my jaw relaxes and opens. Anyway, I had enough and called for an appointment. I was lucky enough to get a same day.
I got to see Dr. Griffen, my PCM, which is unusual for a same-day appointment. He thinks the problem is in the TMJ, so he gave me some meds to ease the pain and recommended I see my dentist. Thankfully it appears I am not afflicted with any of the other problems that manifest themselves in jaw pain, such as swollen lymph nodes, salivary gland tumors, ear problems, tonsil problems, or infected teeth. However, he recommended I see my dentist, as they are more specialized in this area. My appointment is Thursday morning.
He put me on Darvocet, a narcotic, because I can't take NSAIDs. Granted this won't help with any inflammation, but it's the best we can do. There was a note in my chart that said I was allergic to Darvocet, but to the best of my memory I've never had it, and to the best of my knowledge it is not related to Aleve. He looked back through my history and could not find any instance where I had been prescribed it, so we went forward. I took it when I got home. The pain has eased a little, and I'm kind of sleepy, but no adverse reactions so far.
I had to thank Dr. Griffen today. He is the one who really pushed me out the door and into an exercise regimen. I've always been pretty healthy, with good blood pressure, cholesterol, and all that. When he met with me to discuss my labs a few months ago, he said my cholesterol was a little high at 209. I don't think it has ever been that high. His suggestion was to exercise. Which I knew. So that was my kick in the pants to get started.
I don't know what my cholesterol is today, but my blood pressure was 115/58 and my resting heart rate was 55. I don't remember seeing those levels in a long time. The scale was my friend today, too, registering a 7# loss since March. I can see a difference in my body since exercising, and it was great to see medical proof, too.
Dr. Griffen was pretty excited that someone finally listened to his advice and started exercising! He was impressed by my progress and I had to brag about this morning, and he seemed genuinely impressed. He said that the C25k program sounds like what his wife has been looking for, so I gave him the info. I hope that she starts it. I can't say enough good things about that program!
Well, it's off to make some nut burgers for dinner. I've been looking forward to them all day. I hope they'll be soft enough to eat!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Getting a little faster
Yup! That's right! After three days off, I ran this morning. The weather was about as nice as it could get this time of year. It was 84 degrees at 6am, with a heat index of 91. The humidity was a "low" 74%, the skies were mostly cloudy, and there was a slight breeze. My goal today was to do a shorter run than last time, but at a faster pace.
By now I know my pace pretty well. It feels comfortable. What I wanted to accomplish this morning was to work harder than the comfortable pace for two laps. I have consistently slowed down with each lap, which isn't surprising. I wanted to not drop off and do the two laps in the same time. I think I was successful. What do you think?
Lap Distance Time Average Pace
1 1.15 12:10 10:37
2 1.15 11:22 9:52
Total 2.30 23:33 10:15
Do you see that?! I was FASTER on my SECOND lap! I broke the 10:00 pace for more than a mile! And it was the SECOND mile! I am really thrilled! This past Sunday I ran the two laps and my time was 25:20. Granted, I did have knee pain that day that prevented me from going faster. However, I think overall my pace has improved to somewhere around 10:45 (which is what I did the Firecracker 5k in). Now it looks like I can really work it down.
I did some browsing in the App Store yesterday and found the Bridge to 10k app. It is a six week training program to go from 5k to 10k. I have been considering it. However, it has been really hot and I don't know that I want to run for an hour during the August mornings. I may wait until September to start that, and in the meanwhile, work on getting my pace down. One of my fitness goals is to run a 5k in 28:00. That is a 9:00 pace. I still have a ways to go to get there, but this morning's run has given me the confidence that I may truly get there!
By now I know my pace pretty well. It feels comfortable. What I wanted to accomplish this morning was to work harder than the comfortable pace for two laps. I have consistently slowed down with each lap, which isn't surprising. I wanted to not drop off and do the two laps in the same time. I think I was successful. What do you think?
Lap Distance Time Average Pace
1 1.15 12:10 10:37
2 1.15 11:22 9:52
Total 2.30 23:33 10:15
Do you see that?! I was FASTER on my SECOND lap! I broke the 10:00 pace for more than a mile! And it was the SECOND mile! I am really thrilled! This past Sunday I ran the two laps and my time was 25:20. Granted, I did have knee pain that day that prevented me from going faster. However, I think overall my pace has improved to somewhere around 10:45 (which is what I did the Firecracker 5k in). Now it looks like I can really work it down.
I did some browsing in the App Store yesterday and found the Bridge to 10k app. It is a six week training program to go from 5k to 10k. I have been considering it. However, it has been really hot and I don't know that I want to run for an hour during the August mornings. I may wait until September to start that, and in the meanwhile, work on getting my pace down. One of my fitness goals is to run a 5k in 28:00. That is a 9:00 pace. I still have a ways to go to get there, but this morning's run has given me the confidence that I may truly get there!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Home improvement
As Bill was leaving a few months ago, we discussed hiring a lawn service. When he was home we had a hard time keeping up with the lawn. Now that it would all fall on me, we thought it would be a good idea. I really like it because it can get done at any time, rather than us waiting for a Sunday when the backyard was dry. The odds of that happening were about as good as finding the needle in the proverbial haystack. I took the recommendation of a friend and selected a service. He's been pretty good. He and his folks do really nice work. I do have one question for the person(s) operating the weed whacker though. Do you realize that this is a dryer vent and not a weed?
I decided I had enough and brainstormed a fix. I don't want critters/bugs getting in there and into the house or messing up the machine. A small rodent could get stuck and die, and then the exhaust would vent back into the house or the machine could catch on fire. I went to Home Depot yesterday morning and got the parts and installed the fix this morning.
I hope they are coming tomorrow to do the back yard, since they couldn't get it last week, as it was too wet. But then again, I hear some thunder in the distance and we might have a wet yard tomorrow. We shall see.
In other news, Kelly, our photographer, called and said she has the rest of the pictures ready. She is going to drop the disc off at the shop tomorrow. I can't wait to see them!
I decided I had enough and brainstormed a fix. I don't want critters/bugs getting in there and into the house or messing up the machine. A small rodent could get stuck and die, and then the exhaust would vent back into the house or the machine could catch on fire. I went to Home Depot yesterday morning and got the parts and installed the fix this morning.
I hope they are coming tomorrow to do the back yard, since they couldn't get it last week, as it was too wet. But then again, I hear some thunder in the distance and we might have a wet yard tomorrow. We shall see.
In other news, Kelly, our photographer, called and said she has the rest of the pictures ready. She is going to drop the disc off at the shop tomorrow. I can't wait to see them!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
A new milestone!
So I had intended to run a long run a few day ago, but didn't due to knee pain. Then I didn't know what I was going to do. Well the decision was made for me, when I didn't get up until 8:30. I had an appointment this morning to put new tires on the truck, so I knew I had to go running immediately after feeding the dogs or I wouldn't make it to Vannoy's by 8:00. If I got there late, I didn't know how long it would take, so I felt it might impact my morning too much.
I had a fantastic run! The weather was not the best. It looked like it might open up on me, but it only misted. The humidity was high, as was the heat index. I think the index was 91 degrees at 6:15 and the actual temperature somewhere around 84 or so. Anyway, I was hoping to do the three laps from the other day. I did!
Lap Time Distance Avg. Pace
1 11:56 1.14 10:26
2 12:14 1.14 10:43
3 12:18 1.14 10:46
Total 36:29 3.43 10:38
At 3.1 miles, my time was 31:59, a minute off my race time from last weekend! I am super thrilled with my progress! My knee started to hurt a little around the 2.9 mile point. It did not hurt as much as the other day, so I think that the rest day was a good idea. I wonder if crossfit is hurting the knee. I think it is helping me overall, even though I am starting to be less enamored of it. I still want to finish foundations, whenever that may be. From there, we'll see.
Carol mentioned tonight that she plans to do the half marathon in November. Wow! And I am worried that I won't be able to do a nine-miler in January. She asked me tonight if I had decided whether to do the Bushwhacker Festival 5k in August. I haven't. I actually hadn't given it too much thought. I have been planning on the Marine Corps one in September. I'm wondering if I want to put crossfit on the back burner (after foundations) and concentrate on getting ready for a 10k.
It was nice to be back at work in a way. It was quite a busy day. Between the emails sent over the vacation (which I answered yesterday) and the calls today, I have seven spots filled in my beginner classes! Interestingly enough, one lady who signed up for tomorrow's beginner class has been a Facebook group member and entered this week's contest! I found that a little odd. I don't think I would participate if I hadn't set foot in the shop, but hey, I like her enthusiasm.
I hope tomorrow is as busy, if not more so.
I had a dilemma tonight. Thee ladies all left by 7:30, so I was able to close early. I really wanted to go to the Michael Buble concert. I really debated it. I thought maybe I could drop the dogs off and then go. I got to thinking and even if I left minutes after getting home, I wouldn't make it to the Civic Center until around 8:30, and then into a seat by 8:45 or so, assuming I was lucky enough to find parking right away. Then I would have missed half the show. It started at 8. I didn't see that he had an opening act. If so, I would have gone. If ticket prices were still $70 and $92, I didn't want to pay that for half a show. Oh well. So I popped in my cds and have been enjoying the evening.
I had a fantastic run! The weather was not the best. It looked like it might open up on me, but it only misted. The humidity was high, as was the heat index. I think the index was 91 degrees at 6:15 and the actual temperature somewhere around 84 or so. Anyway, I was hoping to do the three laps from the other day. I did!
Lap Time Distance Avg. Pace
1 11:56 1.14 10:26
2 12:14 1.14 10:43
3 12:18 1.14 10:46
Total 36:29 3.43 10:38
At 3.1 miles, my time was 31:59, a minute off my race time from last weekend! I am super thrilled with my progress! My knee started to hurt a little around the 2.9 mile point. It did not hurt as much as the other day, so I think that the rest day was a good idea. I wonder if crossfit is hurting the knee. I think it is helping me overall, even though I am starting to be less enamored of it. I still want to finish foundations, whenever that may be. From there, we'll see.
Carol mentioned tonight that she plans to do the half marathon in November. Wow! And I am worried that I won't be able to do a nine-miler in January. She asked me tonight if I had decided whether to do the Bushwhacker Festival 5k in August. I haven't. I actually hadn't given it too much thought. I have been planning on the Marine Corps one in September. I'm wondering if I want to put crossfit on the back burner (after foundations) and concentrate on getting ready for a 10k.
It was nice to be back at work in a way. It was quite a busy day. Between the emails sent over the vacation (which I answered yesterday) and the calls today, I have seven spots filled in my beginner classes! Interestingly enough, one lady who signed up for tomorrow's beginner class has been a Facebook group member and entered this week's contest! I found that a little odd. I don't think I would participate if I hadn't set foot in the shop, but hey, I like her enthusiasm.
I hope tomorrow is as busy, if not more so.
I had a dilemma tonight. Thee ladies all left by 7:30, so I was able to close early. I really wanted to go to the Michael Buble concert. I really debated it. I thought maybe I could drop the dogs off and then go. I got to thinking and even if I left minutes after getting home, I wouldn't make it to the Civic Center until around 8:30, and then into a seat by 8:45 or so, assuming I was lucky enough to find parking right away. Then I would have missed half the show. It started at 8. I didn't see that he had an opening act. If so, I would have gone. If ticket prices were still $70 and $92, I didn't want to pay that for half a show. Oh well. So I popped in my cds and have been enjoying the evening.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
A fun Sunday
I started this morning with a run. It was hot, but that's to be expected. I read a post on Facebook by my friend Heather last night. A year ago she broke her back and was partially paralyzed. Through determination and a host of competent medical folks, she is now able to dance and run. I decided to dedicate my morning run to her. I had planned to do three laps, 3.45 miles.
The first few minutes my lower back was tight. No worries; that's not too unusual. About halfway through the first lap I experienced something I hadn't felt in years. Knee Pain. I'm concerned. I decided to forge through, figuring perhaps it had something to do with not running for a week, or too much crossfit. I decided to call it a day after the second lap. Interestingly, the pain diminished as I walked back. It has not bothered me today much since then. That makes me wonder. Is it only when I run?
I am in debate for tomorrow, though. Should I run, crossfit, or rest? I know my body better than anyone. If I go to crossfit, I know I will do squats. I know if I complain or express concern about my knee, I'm going to get the answer that the only way to avoid the pain is to strengthen the muscles in the area. While there is truth to that statement, I do not want to further the injury while attempting to strengthen the muscles. We all know that it takes a second to damage something and months to build it up. Until I am complete with foundations, I can't look at the WOD and determine whether it is something I should do or skip. And with my current training, who knows when I'll be done with foundations. I am sure I've been there more than eight times.
Part of me really wants to focus on the running now. I know it is in my best interests to work everything, something crossfit does very well. I just worry that I am trying to do too much at once and not succeeding at anything. If I run two days and crossfit two days in a week, am I doing anything to improve at either?
Moving on ...
After the run, Michelle and I went back to Beulah and picked more blueberries. This time we discovered the Premiere varietal. YUM!! I almost finished my second gallon when Michelle started to feel ill. She was suffering some form of heat exhaustion. I got her some water and we called it a day. I think she had 1.5 gallons. I ended up with 13 ziploc bags.
She said the girls had so much fun last night. They were surprised to have enjoyed it that much. She is going to take them back later this week. We went to get berries for wine. I don't know if we'll do one batch together or if we'll try two batches. I think it will be fun either way. I got the name of someone who sells the plants. I may invest in a few bushes for the front yard. It all depends on their care during the winter and whether I can keep them in a pot. Maybe I'll even move them with us next year.
After blueberry picking, Michelle and I stopped for lunch. Then I went home, let the dogs out, and headed out for a hair cut. There was a new person there - a student - who was interning. She washed my hair. I think I was at the sink for a good 25 minutes. She massaged my scalp and it felt sooooooo nice. After that I came home and did all sorts of exciting house chores, but I won't bore you with the details. I did take a break and start back on the baby blanket I'm knitting for my sister. I don't think I've picked that up in about two weeks or more. I got through the first repeat on the main section. I don't think this will fly, but it should move at a good pace. If I continue to work on it.
And there's dilemma number 2. I am running a felted tote crochet-along in the shop starting Thursday. Do I do the project with the group? It is one that I have had my eye on almost since I opened the shop. I just fear that if I add that to the list of projects I'm doing, I'll never get anything done! I guess I'll just wait and see how the week goes and decide later.
I did finally complete both socks for the Mystery Sock Knit-Along. The pattern is Saviano by Yarnissima. There were several different "things" about this pattern. I really enjoyed it. I have tried several patterns with that particular yarn and none of them worked. This one was the right one.
The first few minutes my lower back was tight. No worries; that's not too unusual. About halfway through the first lap I experienced something I hadn't felt in years. Knee Pain. I'm concerned. I decided to forge through, figuring perhaps it had something to do with not running for a week, or too much crossfit. I decided to call it a day after the second lap. Interestingly, the pain diminished as I walked back. It has not bothered me today much since then. That makes me wonder. Is it only when I run?
I am in debate for tomorrow, though. Should I run, crossfit, or rest? I know my body better than anyone. If I go to crossfit, I know I will do squats. I know if I complain or express concern about my knee, I'm going to get the answer that the only way to avoid the pain is to strengthen the muscles in the area. While there is truth to that statement, I do not want to further the injury while attempting to strengthen the muscles. We all know that it takes a second to damage something and months to build it up. Until I am complete with foundations, I can't look at the WOD and determine whether it is something I should do or skip. And with my current training, who knows when I'll be done with foundations. I am sure I've been there more than eight times.
Part of me really wants to focus on the running now. I know it is in my best interests to work everything, something crossfit does very well. I just worry that I am trying to do too much at once and not succeeding at anything. If I run two days and crossfit two days in a week, am I doing anything to improve at either?
Moving on ...
After the run, Michelle and I went back to Beulah and picked more blueberries. This time we discovered the Premiere varietal. YUM!! I almost finished my second gallon when Michelle started to feel ill. She was suffering some form of heat exhaustion. I got her some water and we called it a day. I think she had 1.5 gallons. I ended up with 13 ziploc bags.
She said the girls had so much fun last night. They were surprised to have enjoyed it that much. She is going to take them back later this week. We went to get berries for wine. I don't know if we'll do one batch together or if we'll try two batches. I think it will be fun either way. I got the name of someone who sells the plants. I may invest in a few bushes for the front yard. It all depends on their care during the winter and whether I can keep them in a pot. Maybe I'll even move them with us next year.
After blueberry picking, Michelle and I stopped for lunch. Then I went home, let the dogs out, and headed out for a hair cut. There was a new person there - a student - who was interning. She washed my hair. I think I was at the sink for a good 25 minutes. She massaged my scalp and it felt sooooooo nice. After that I came home and did all sorts of exciting house chores, but I won't bore you with the details. I did take a break and start back on the baby blanket I'm knitting for my sister. I don't think I've picked that up in about two weeks or more. I got through the first repeat on the main section. I don't think this will fly, but it should move at a good pace. If I continue to work on it.
And there's dilemma number 2. I am running a felted tote crochet-along in the shop starting Thursday. Do I do the project with the group? It is one that I have had my eye on almost since I opened the shop. I just fear that if I add that to the list of projects I'm doing, I'll never get anything done! I guess I'll just wait and see how the week goes and decide later.
I did finally complete both socks for the Mystery Sock Knit-Along. The pattern is Saviano by Yarnissima. There were several different "things" about this pattern. I really enjoyed it. I have tried several patterns with that particular yarn and none of them worked. This one was the right one.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
I just ate a blueberry and I am stuffed!
Not really! :-)
I went blueberry picking in Beulah with Michelle, Hal, and the girls. We had a blast! I picked two gallons worth! YUM! It was interesting to taste-test the different kinds side by side. The farm had Tif-Blue, Premiere, Climax (giggle giggle), Powder Blue, and a few others. I really liked the Tif-Blue, so I spent most of my time in that aisle.
The we got to talking about making wine, since Hal is a wine maker. We were wondering how many blueberries we'd have to pick to make wine. I did some brief (and I mean brief) research on the internet and it looks like you only need 13# of blueberries to make 5 gallons of wine. That's not bad! I probably brought home five or more pounds tonight.
So I think I've convinced Hal and Michelle to do this, so we're going to meet again in the morning to pick more fruit! I need to have some for cobbler and pie and muffins and snacks and all that good stuff, so we need to get more for wine. I don't want to try this on my own, and I think it would be way more fun trying it with friends. So I guess I really need to research just how much we'll need.
Going with them tonight was a great way to get back on my feet. I am allowed some time for a pity party, but not forever. Since Michelle has suffered as I am suffering, she is a great source of support. I am so glad she made a wrong turn and drove by my shop. She is a friend I want to keep forever. And her kids are great. And the more time I spend getting to know her husband, he seems pretty cool, too. Good people. Definitely keepers.
On to the photos!
There are 16 sandwich bags full! That should last me a while ...
I went blueberry picking in Beulah with Michelle, Hal, and the girls. We had a blast! I picked two gallons worth! YUM! It was interesting to taste-test the different kinds side by side. The farm had Tif-Blue, Premiere, Climax (giggle giggle), Powder Blue, and a few others. I really liked the Tif-Blue, so I spent most of my time in that aisle.
The we got to talking about making wine, since Hal is a wine maker. We were wondering how many blueberries we'd have to pick to make wine. I did some brief (and I mean brief) research on the internet and it looks like you only need 13# of blueberries to make 5 gallons of wine. That's not bad! I probably brought home five or more pounds tonight.
So I think I've convinced Hal and Michelle to do this, so we're going to meet again in the morning to pick more fruit! I need to have some for cobbler and pie and muffins and snacks and all that good stuff, so we need to get more for wine. I don't want to try this on my own, and I think it would be way more fun trying it with friends. So I guess I really need to research just how much we'll need.
Going with them tonight was a great way to get back on my feet. I am allowed some time for a pity party, but not forever. Since Michelle has suffered as I am suffering, she is a great source of support. I am so glad she made a wrong turn and drove by my shop. She is a friend I want to keep forever. And her kids are great. And the more time I spend getting to know her husband, he seems pretty cool, too. Good people. Definitely keepers.
On to the photos!
There are 16 sandwich bags full! That should last me a while ...
Oops
I messed up this morning. I got up and fed the dogs at 6, per usual. Then I decided to lay down for a minute before going for a run. I was pretty sure I would not go back to sleep, since I haven't any other morning. Surprise, surprise. I guess I really needed the sleep, as I didn't wake up until 8:50! Unfortunately that was ten minutes before bowling camp started. So I sent my friend a text saying that I wouldn't make it.
I went downtown to check out the Palafox Market for the first time. There was a block of craft vendors and a block of farmer vendors. Most of the tables had peppers, and a few other vegetables. I stopped by one table where a lady was explaining about blueberry bushes. She seemed quite knowledgeable and I was tempted to buy some blueberry plants to put in our area out front. She had pint containers of blueberries for sale for $4. They were labeled with which variety of blueberry. I didn't realize there were different ones. She is the owner of the farm in Beulah where you can go and pick your own, $10 per gallon. At her table was a lady selling jam. I tasted her blackberry jam and it was delicious so I picked up a jar.
After the market I ran a few errands and then went to the bowling alley to see Michelle. We are going to meet this evening and go blueberry picking. It may be just her or she may have some family in tow. I think they were originally planning to go bowling this evening, but she has been having trouble with her arm, so she was just planning to sit there. This would be more fun for her. I'm looking forward to it, too. I am not the biggest blueberry fan in the world, but I thought this would be a fun thing to do. It rained a lot while Bill was here, so we didn't get to go.
Speaking of Bill, the last I heard he had gotten settled in to his next location. I hope to be able to talk to him this evening and see how the first day went. It sounds like this will be a tough three months, just because there's no leave, liberty, or privacy, and there will be long days, every day. I suppose that is what deployment is too, so it makes sense.
That's all for now.
I went downtown to check out the Palafox Market for the first time. There was a block of craft vendors and a block of farmer vendors. Most of the tables had peppers, and a few other vegetables. I stopped by one table where a lady was explaining about blueberry bushes. She seemed quite knowledgeable and I was tempted to buy some blueberry plants to put in our area out front. She had pint containers of blueberries for sale for $4. They were labeled with which variety of blueberry. I didn't realize there were different ones. She is the owner of the farm in Beulah where you can go and pick your own, $10 per gallon. At her table was a lady selling jam. I tasted her blackberry jam and it was delicious so I picked up a jar.
After the market I ran a few errands and then went to the bowling alley to see Michelle. We are going to meet this evening and go blueberry picking. It may be just her or she may have some family in tow. I think they were originally planning to go bowling this evening, but she has been having trouble with her arm, so she was just planning to sit there. This would be more fun for her. I'm looking forward to it, too. I am not the biggest blueberry fan in the world, but I thought this would be a fun thing to do. It rained a lot while Bill was here, so we didn't get to go.
Speaking of Bill, the last I heard he had gotten settled in to his next location. I hope to be able to talk to him this evening and see how the first day went. It sounds like this will be a tough three months, just because there's no leave, liberty, or privacy, and there will be long days, every day. I suppose that is what deployment is too, so it makes sense.
That's all for now.
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Still soft
Just got back from crossfit. I might need some help walking and moving my arms. Ugh. For my warm up I rowed 500m in 2:20 and did three sets of 10 pushups and 10 air squats. Then I learned the warmup for snatches. We talked about overhead squats. I did OK on the snatches with the 15# bar, but not well with the 30# bar. My workout today was "Randy", 75 snatches (from the hang position) for time. I used the 15# bar and did them in 8:12. And then 100 abmat situps for fun.
Bill's WOD consisted of 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 SDHP, manmakers, and burpees. I don't remember what weights he used, but man, it looked like a tough one. I think it kicked his butt. But he did great and I'm proud of him.
Yesterday we went on a photo shoot throughout downtown Pensacola. I thought it would be fun to have some pictures of us. Our friend Kelly is a professional photographer and we hired her. She sent a few images to us last night and we had them printed today so Bill can take a few with him. They came out really well! Kelly has great vision and took some neat shots that I would never have seen. I'll share some of them another time.
Now it's off to the showers and enjoying the 24 hours I have left with Bill!
Bill's WOD consisted of 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 SDHP, manmakers, and burpees. I don't remember what weights he used, but man, it looked like a tough one. I think it kicked his butt. But he did great and I'm proud of him.
Yesterday we went on a photo shoot throughout downtown Pensacola. I thought it would be fun to have some pictures of us. Our friend Kelly is a professional photographer and we hired her. She sent a few images to us last night and we had them printed today so Bill can take a few with him. They came out really well! Kelly has great vision and took some neat shots that I would never have seen. I'll share some of them another time.
Now it's off to the showers and enjoying the 24 hours I have left with Bill!
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Another day
Bill and I went to Crossfit today. I had to do two 250m rowing sprints to warm up. Then I did AMRAP in 20 minutes of 5 squats and 5 burpees. I started the squats with a 15# medball, but after a few reps Julie took it away because she thought it was causing me to lean forward and curve my back. So I did air squats after that. I did 13 full reps and 5 squats in the 20 minutes. Then I got to do 50 abmat situps, just for fun. Yay. I have a feeling I will hurt tomorrow.
Bill and I had lunch at New York Deli. Yum! Afterwards we went to Pensacola Beach. We walked on the boardwalk at Quietwater Beach and then went across the street to Casino Beach. We saw plenty of workers picking up sand, but we didn't see any tarballs. The water seemed clean. The surf was high and rough, but clean. I am glad that Bill was able to see the beach in a good state.
Bill and I had lunch at New York Deli. Yum! Afterwards we went to Pensacola Beach. We walked on the boardwalk at Quietwater Beach and then went across the street to Casino Beach. We saw plenty of workers picking up sand, but we didn't see any tarballs. The water seemed clean. The surf was high and rough, but clean. I am glad that Bill was able to see the beach in a good state.
Monday, July 05, 2010
Feeling good, mostly
So Bill and I ran the Firecracker on Saturday, and we both set personal records! I finished the 3.15 mile course in 33:53 and Bill in 24:02. I am really excited about it and super proud of both of us. I haven't decided about doing the one in August, but I am definitely in for the September Marine Corps one. Now I have been considering doing the 5k to 10k program; I just haven't made the decision to start. I may wait until it cools off a little.
We went to Razor's Edge today. I learned how to do wall balls, the GHD, and the jerk on the bar. I had some moments of uncomfortableness on the GHD when I had to lean backwards. I guess I don't like being upside down. That is going to take a lot to overcome for the handstands.
My warm up was a 250m row, which I did in 1:06, 10 pushups, and 30 abmat situps. Then I had to do box jumps. It was only 12", but I couldn't wrap my mind around it. I had so much trouble. Then I held her hand and I could do it (which I could have told you from the start). I did a few on my own, but this was tough on my brain, more so than my body. Bill noticed that my shoulders never moved forward with my body so I always had a backward lean. I felt that, too. I have no idea why I found this to be so difficult.
My WOD today was "Karen", 150 wall balls for time. My time was 9:20, which I think is pretty good. Bill did the regular WOD, which was AMRAP 3x4 minute 10 x 20" box jumps, 5 ring dips, and 8 GHDs with one minute breaks in between the four minute sets. I think he did an awesome job!
We went to Razor's Edge today. I learned how to do wall balls, the GHD, and the jerk on the bar. I had some moments of uncomfortableness on the GHD when I had to lean backwards. I guess I don't like being upside down. That is going to take a lot to overcome for the handstands.
My warm up was a 250m row, which I did in 1:06, 10 pushups, and 30 abmat situps. Then I had to do box jumps. It was only 12", but I couldn't wrap my mind around it. I had so much trouble. Then I held her hand and I could do it (which I could have told you from the start). I did a few on my own, but this was tough on my brain, more so than my body. Bill noticed that my shoulders never moved forward with my body so I always had a backward lean. I felt that, too. I have no idea why I found this to be so difficult.
My WOD today was "Karen", 150 wall balls for time. My time was 9:20, which I think is pretty good. Bill did the regular WOD, which was AMRAP 3x4 minute 10 x 20" box jumps, 5 ring dips, and 8 GHDs with one minute breaks in between the four minute sets. I think he did an awesome job!
Friday, July 02, 2010
SURPRISE!!
I was speechless! He got me good!
Bill has been telling me that he'll be home Friday afternoon, July 2. TODAY. So I have been planning on that. For a while.
This past Monday I went to Navy Point Park and took this photo for the shop Facebook contest.
On Wednesday afternoon, I got this photo in a message.
I figured Bill was bored hanging around and had photoshopped it. Then I got this photo in a message.
He wasn't bored ... he was here!
I was sooooooooooooooooooooo excited to see him! I got an extra 48 hours with him and they have been fantastic!
Bill has been telling me that he'll be home Friday afternoon, July 2. TODAY. So I have been planning on that. For a while.
This past Monday I went to Navy Point Park and took this photo for the shop Facebook contest.
On Wednesday afternoon, I got this photo in a message.
I figured Bill was bored hanging around and had photoshopped it. Then I got this photo in a message.
He wasn't bored ... he was here!
I was sooooooooooooooooooooo excited to see him! I got an extra 48 hours with him and they have been fantastic!
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